Proverbs 18:20-22

Modern English Version

²⁰A man’s stomach will be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth;
and with the increase of his lips will he be filled.

²¹Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
and those who love it will eat its fruit.

²²Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing,
and obtains favor of the Lord.

Proverbs 18:20-22

New International Version

²⁰From the fruit of their mouth a person’s stomach is filled;
with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied.^(A)

²¹The tongue has the power of life and death,^(B)
and those who love it will eat its fruit.^(C)

²²He who finds a wife finds what is good^(D)
and receives favor from the Lord.^(E)

Modern English Version (MEV)

New International Version (NIV)